The band has released three albums, 2006's "Broken Boy Soldiers", 2008's Consolers of the Lonely and 2019's Help Us Stranger.
Dean Fertita from The Waxwings did live keyboards for the band in 2006; he also played in Brendan Benson's band and is now touring with Queens Of The Stone Age, and is a member of White and Lawrence's band The Dead Weather.
The band had to change their name in Australia, since there already was a band named The Raconteurs there. The band is referred to as The Saboteurs in Australia.
Now That You're Gone
The Raconteurs Lyrics
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What will you do
Now that you're gone?
On to somebody new
Well, that didn't take long
And where you gonna go?
And who can you trust
Now that I'm not there?
Never known such unhappiness
Never thought it would be like this
What will I do now that you're gone?
Now that you're gone
And what will you do?
Now you're all alone
Who's gonna keep you warm
Out there in the cold?
And who's gonna rescue you
When you're lost at sea?
And who's gonna love you
If it isn't me?
Never known such unhappiness
Never thought it would end like this
Oh, what will I do now that you're gone?
Now that you're gone
Now, you're lost in the wilderness
You never dreamed it would end like this
What will they say
Now that you're gone?
Now that you're, now that you're gone
The Raconteurs' song "Now That You're Gone" is a mournful reflection on the end of a relationship. The singer addresses his former partner, asking what she will do now that she is with somebody new. He wonders where she will go, who she can trust, and who will keep her warm when she is alone. He contrasts her newfound loneliness with his own feelings of unhappiness, which he never anticipated. The chorus is an anguished repetition of the question, "What will I do now that you're gone?" and underscores the singer's sense of loss.
The verses that follow continue this theme, with the singer asking more questions about his former partner's life without him. He wonders who will rescue her from situations when she is lost and who will love her if it is not him. The song's final verse takes a slightly different direction, questioning what other people will say about his former partner now that she is gone. This verse is sung with more assuredness, suggesting that the singer may have moved on from the relationship.
The lyrics of "Now That You're Gone" are simple yet powerful. They address universal themes of love, loss, and loneliness with a rawness that is both haunting and relatable. The slow tempo and passionate performance by lead singer Jack White add to the song's emotional impact.
Line by Line Meaning
What will you do
Now that you're gone?
The singer is wondering what the other person will do now that they have left.
On to somebody new
Well, that didn't take long
The singer thinks the other person has already moved on to someone new very quickly.
And where you gonna go?
Not that I care
The singer shows a lack of interest in where the other person is going after leaving.
And who can you trust
Now that I'm not there?
The singer questions who the other person can trust now that they are no longer in their life.
And what will you do?
Now you're all alone
The singer questions what the other person will do now that they are alone.
Who's gonna keep you warm
Out there in the cold?
The singer wonders who will provide comfort to the other person when they feel alone and cold.
And who's gonna rescue you
When you're lost at sea?
The singer questions who will save the other person when they feel lost and helpless.
And who's gonna love you
If it isn't me?
The singer wonders if anyone else will be able to love the other person like they did.
Now, you're lost in the wilderness
You never dreamed it would end like this
The singer thinks the other person is lost without them and didn't expect the relationship to end this way.
What will they say
Now that you're gone?
Now that you're, now that you're gone
The singer is curious what others will say about the other person leaving, and repeats the line 'now that you're gone' for emphasis.
Lyrics Š BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brendan Benson, John Anthony White
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@danagabriela4995
A friend of mine showed me this masterpiece. Two years ago, he chose to leave this world. Rest in peace, dear Cristian! Now that youâre gone, nothing will be the sameâŚ
@TheTjoconnor
RIP. Hope you're doing alright and you've found peace
@AnneKerin
I am so saddened to read your words. I think of Jessica lots....she choose too to end her pain. Be brave PLEASE.
@georgefaulk2528
Sorry to say, but he chose to leave, then he's not getting any rest.
@OfficialTMR
Welcome back, gents. We've missed you.
@jonathangillis4926
Indeed
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@brandongotch69
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@xairidax
we miss you too